In our first post on instincts, we explored the powerful drive of self-preservation and how it shapes our personal lives, relationships, and society. Now, we look beyond the self, turning to an instinct at least as significant: altruism. For our purposes I consider altruism as the act of caring for others, sharing resources, and ensuring […]
hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself Cambridge English Dictionary Instincts, Pleasure, and the Role of Hedonism You might find it hard to reconcile the idea that hedonism and living […]
This post builds on the interest previously shown on the topic and goes further to break down our household income and our spending, including giving. Getting Clear on Giving Each year, we reflect as a family on what we value most. In 2024, that meant digging deep, not just into our wallets, but into what […]
What Yuval Noah Harari’s bestseller taught me about living more with less. When I first read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, I expected a sweeping history of humankind and it delivered. But what surprised me most wasn’t just the rise and fall of empires or the leaps of scientific discovery. It was the deep and […]
“Effective giving makes a difference.” That’s not just a feel-good sentiment—it’s a truth we’ve experienced first-hand. Last year, our family donated about a quarter of our income to organizations that are proven to make a difference. Based on the best available data from groups like GiveWell and The Life You Can Save, that contribution is […]
